MR MAKAVELI,  I got this from http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/26/501.html
  and it reads as follows:

Section 501 (c) (3).  Exemption from tax on corporations, certain trusts,
etc.  I guess they are legit "legally".  Vocally???  I don't know.

(3) Corporations, and any community chest, fund, or foundation,
organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational
purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports
competition (but only if no part of its activities involve the
provision of athletic facilities or equipment), or for the
prevention of cruelty to children or animals, no part of the net
earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private
shareholder or individual, no substantial part of the activities
of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting, to
influence legislation (except as otherwise provided in subsection
(h)), and which does not participate in, or intervene in
(including the publishing or distributing of statements), any
political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any
candidate for public office.




>From: Mr Makaveli <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: WCM's Gospel(MISSION STATEMENT)
>Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:04:15 -0600
>
>Hi folks,
>Maybe some of you who are well versed with the laws can help us here. I
>caught a fine print at the end of WCM's mission statement which reads:
>
>"Non-Political — Non-Profit 501 (c)(3) — Non-Partisan" . Now, I may be a
>little too fussy, but notice the ' 501 (c)(3)'. My guess is it means
>Non-profit 501 Chapter 3 something to that effect and I wonder what the
>legalities were. My guts tell me these people are financially driven and
>besides nothing is free in American. I see WCM as another Johnny Ford &
>Associate, Inc. in disguise. In their introduction, the wrote and I quote:
>
>"1. This global organization of mayors from throughout the world is a
>non-partisan, nonprofit, non-political organization "
>
>No mention of the 501 (c)(3) in full view. That's someone hiding something
>and thus can't be trusted. To further show you that they are profit-driven
>here are some few excerpts(or keywords):
>
>- "based on interlocking interests "
>    INTERLOCKING INTEREST? ummm!
>
>- "promoting trust, trade, tourism, technology and twin city programs and
>    services between mayors and cities of the world."
>    PROMOTING TRADE, TOURISM, TECHNOLOGY? how, money don't on trees!
>
>- "strongly believes that leaders of local governments working together can
>    lead to a more peaceful world and facilitate economic prosperity for
>all
>    LEADERS OF LOCAL GOVTs? I see, that's what they meant by Non-political!
>    PROSPERITY FOR ALL? Who is ALL? Since when is ECONOMIC PROPERITY
>Non-profit?
>
>    And finally, WHY only 3 loffice ocations for a WORLD CONFERENCE of
>MAYORS?
>    One in TUSKEGEE, AL (JOHNNY FORD & ASSOCIATE, INC's corporate office
>perhaps)
>    One in ATLANTA, GA ( Not supprise here, Atlanta makes a lot of sense)
>    One in KINGSTON, JAMAICA(He probably told them that was his ROOTS (o-:)
>
>Any, I just wanted to highlight some few red flags because I smell another
>rat trying to juice our Government. Notice that they seem to go to places
>where corruption is rampant, Nigeria for instance. But hey, who said there
>is no opportunity in CHAOS!
>
>
>From: Mr Makaveli <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: WCM's Gospel(MISSION STATEMENT)
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date: Jan 29, 2001
>
>Comrades,
>   Frankly, I think these people are singing the Blues in the name of the
>Holy Spirit. Take #1 for instance  from their mission statement( link is:
>http://pilgrimpage.com/aagttc/wcm/), " non-partisan, nonprofit,
>non-political
>organization".They're kidding, right? Because if that's the case, why dine
>and wine with a PARTISAN, PROFIT-DRIVEN POLITICAL organization such as the
>APRC. I don't buy it that the mayor of Bajul was elected by the people. He
>was chosen by his party, the APRC, KAPUT. So folks, I think we should start
>sending our grievances to these people and their affiliates EN MASSE.
>That's the American way and they know it is effective .
>
>When George Bush Sr wanted to send a message to Saddam, he didn't just send
>couple of missiles. Of course Saddame will be in a better position to tell
>you how many he received. To Bush, message was clear and his mission was
>accomplished. So let's fire our petition e-mails, don't matter if it came
>from Farafeni or Oslo, just make sure you got the chance to tell Mr Ford
>that your opinion matter.
>
>We have to be as persistent as the Jehovah Witnesses. I don't know if some
>of you are acquainted with these people but they make sure they knock on
>your door every Sunday ans see to it that you receive their handouts. My
>only problem with their perseverance is that they come back every Sunday.
>But I heard their organization is having their annual conference at the
>Hyatt and this might be payback time for some of us who've been victimized
>by these folks. How about going to their hotel rooms and knock every single
>door at 3:00AM in the morning just to make the feeling mutual. I don't
>think they're going to enjoy that, will they? (o-:). Anyway, am just joking
>but you get the point. This goes to show you that, in American, persistence
>works. Even those who are irritated still get the message. I bet Stovall
>can attest to this. What makes Ford so special?
>
>                                                       MR MAKAVELI(O-:)
>
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